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Greg McGrath-Goudie

Greg McGrath-Goudie

Greg McGrath-Goudie got started in journalism as a student news editor at Lakehead University, where he completed bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English. Following graduation, he freelanced for a number of publications before landing with Village Media in 2021, where he has worked as an LJI reporter for CollingwoodToday, and now as a city hall/general assignment reporter for OrilliaMatters

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Orillia calls on province to 'at least double' Ontario Works, ODSP rates

Orillia calls on province to 'at least double' Ontario Works, ODSP rates

'We are calling on the provincial government to end legislated poverty,' said Orillia Coun. Janet-Lynne Durnford, who brought the resolution forward at Monday's council meeting
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Frustrated Orillia man ticketed for using mobility scooter on roadways

Frustrated Orillia man ticketed for using mobility scooter on roadways

'If it’s not an ebike, and it's not a car, and it's not a motorcycle, and it's not a low speed vehicle, what is it?' asks man who is seeking pedestrian rights for people with disabilities
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School board 'very excited' for feds' national school food program

School board 'very excited' for feds' national school food program

'Some parents don't send their children to school on the days that they can't send a lunch for them, so we are hoping to remove that stigma,' says Orillia area trustee
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Thousands sign petition to rename Hwy. 400 in Lightfoot's honour

Thousands sign petition to rename Hwy. 400 in Lightfoot's honour

'This petition and this idea of renaming the 400 is ... to honour Gordon Lightfoot, and it's to make as many people as possible aware of his songs,' says Orillia native
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Severn Township resident has axe to grind over proposed tree bylaw

Severn Township resident has axe to grind over proposed tree bylaw

March 20 public meeting planned to discuss bylaw; Mayor Mike Burkett says he is not in favour of bylaw, arguing it 'adds another layer of bureaucracy we don't need'
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Sweet news: Maple syrup season on tap early at local sugar bushes

Sweet news: Maple syrup season on tap early at local sugar bushes

'It's great for the whole area,' said Oro-Medonte mayor at official tapping ceremony at new Coldwater facility he dubbed the 'Taj Mahal of maple syrup'
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'Wasting away': Local woman advocates for advance request on MAID as husband suffers

'Wasting away': Local woman advocates for advance request on MAID as husband suffers

'It’s awful. This last year has been particularly the hardest part to see him in the state that he's in,' says Kristine Johnston of husband with late stage Alzheimer's
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Inaugural Georgian career fair an 'eye-opener' for future vet techs

Inaugural Georgian career fair an 'eye-opener' for future vet techs

'There can be a lot of doom and gloom these days ... but I still think this is probably one of the best career choices that we can have,' says veterinary hospital owner
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'Let down': Brechin contractor pleads guilty to seven counts of fraud

'Let down': Brechin contractor pleads guilty to seven counts of fraud

'It makes me crazy that there are people out there who could do this,' said fraud victim of contractor, who collected over $300,000 for work he did not complete
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Area brewer views expanded beer sales as 'awesome opportunity'

Area brewer views expanded beer sales as 'awesome opportunity'

'Not just for us, but any craft brewer, it means an extra 8,000-plus points of distribution,' says Quayle's Brewery owner
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